Golden hour over a Lake District tarn

The Lake District, on your own terms.

Guided tours, luxury wedding cars, 24/7 private hire and Transcare — crafted by drivers who know every pass, tarn and back-lane in Cumbria.

Trusted by travellers
Guided tours & private hire since 2013
10+
Years driving Cumbria
24/7
Private hire on call
1000s
Miles of scenic route
+44 15392 39888
Misty morning over Ullswater in the Lake District
01 · Guided tours

Half-day, full-day and bespoke journeys — Cumbria at your pace.

Private tours for families, couples and small groups. Choose from our signature Ten Lakes and Hadrian's Wall itineraries, or design your own with our team.

  • Half Day & Full Day
  • Scenic & Family tours
  • Historic & Famous itineraries
  • Mini tours — bespoke stops
Classic wedding car outside a Lake District chapel
02 · Wedding cars

Classic, prestige and group transport — polished to a shine.

A hand-selected fleet for the biggest day of the year. Ribbon-matched, chauffeur-driven and timed exactly to your order of service.

  • Classic Cars — vintage elegance
  • Prestige Cars — modern luxury
  • Group Transport — up to 8 seats
  • Multi-car packages available
03 · Taxi booking

Book a ride in a swipe with our Lakeside Taxis app.

The fastest way to get a Lakeside car to your door — live driver tracking, cashless payment and pre-booking, all on the same trusted Autocab dispatch we use in-house.

Book online
Book a taxi
Or download the app
Lakeside Taxis app home screen with live map
04 · Transcare Services

Considered, accessible transport

Transcare Services provides contracted patient and community transport across Cumbria. Fully vetted drivers, accessible vehicles, and a genuinely caring team.

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • NHS contracts
  • DBS-checked drivers
  • Long-term care
Visit transcareservices.co.uk
From the journal

Notes from the road.

Places to visit in the Lake District
Guide

Places to visit in the Lake District

Ten destinations we send every first-time visitor to — from Ambleside to the Aira Force waterfalls.

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Visit Ten Lakes In A Day
Itinerary

Visit Ten Lakes In A Day

How our signature grand loop packs the whole National Park into a single, unforgettable day.

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5 Reasons To Choose Lakeside Travel Services
About us

5 Reasons To Choose Lakeside Travel Services

Local knowledge, punctuality, comfort — the everyday details that add up to a great trip.

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Classic vs Prestige: Deciding on the Style
Weddings

Classic vs Prestige: Deciding on the Style

From a 1959 Ford Consul to the BMW 7 Series — which wedding car suits the day you're planning.

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Why Hire a Wedding Car
Weddings

Why Hire a Wedding Car

A chauffeured entrance, perfect timing and a photographer's dream backdrop — all rolled into one.

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What our customers say

Five-star words from recent guests.

Verified reviews on Tripadvisor
"Excellent Hadrian's Wall tour"

Tour was tailored to our desires with the stops. We love history — the driver was knowledgeable and kind.

emacswim · Oakton, Virginia
"Marvelous Ten Lakes experience"

Andrew was a phenomenal guide. A personalised full-day journey — an absolute delight from start to finish.

rohits767 · Hyderabad, India
"Outstanding customer service"

After an accident on Wrynose Pass they went above and beyond to rescue us at 4am.

Edward C. · Liverpool, UK
"The best day of our holiday"

Andrew's local knowledge is second to none. We saw parts of the Lakes we never would have found alone.

TravellerJane · London, UK
Ready when you are

Tell us the shape of your trip — we'll do the rest.